Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 18-24″x24-30″
Purple Sage is a striking ornamental-culinary variety with dusky purple-gray leaves and the same bold, savory flavor as common garden sage. Its color makes it a standout in both kitchen gardens and mixed perennial borders.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Purple Sage transplants are grown for rich foliage color and strong flavor, well suited to Austin’s dry summers.
19 in stock
Low water needs once established
Drought tolerant; overwatering causes root rot
Little to no fertilizer needed
Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth
Cut back woody stems by a third in early spring
Root rot in heavy, poorly draining soil
Powdery mildew in humid, crowded conditions
Drought tolerance and heat resistance make purple sage a reliable low-water perennial for Austin beds
Good airflow and well-draining soil are essential through humid summer stretches
Best planting window; vigorous new growth
Heat and drought tolerant; avoid overwatering
Good secondary planting window
Semi-evergreen in mild winters; may lose some foliage in hard freezes but is root-hardy
Spring through fall
Ideal soil temperatures: 60-75 F
Full sun
Minimum 6 hours daily
18-24 inches apart
Allows room for mature spread
Well-draining soil essential; sage dislikes wet feet
Tolerates poor, rocky soil
pH 6.0-7.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep lightly moist until established, then reduce
Sage is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities, or concentrated sage oil, may cause digestive upset.
